Senior Advisor, Federal Contracts

The Cigna Group

. Provide advanced contract administration and acquisition support for federal contracts and commercial agreements supporting federally sponsored programs .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration and federal contracting principles, including FAR and DFARS compliance. Proficient in managing the entire contract lifecycle, from proposal through award and closeout, while effectively communicating with stakeholders and mitigating risks.

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Contract AdministrationFederal Contracting PrinciplesFAR ComplianceProposal DevelopmentRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementNegotiationCompliance ReviewContractual Risk AssessmentNDA DraftingSolicitation ReviewContract Lifecycle ManagementFinancial Risk AnalysisProposal Volume DevelopmentContractual Deliverables Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsEffective CommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

NCMA CertificationDefense Acquisition University Coursework

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingCommercial AgreementsSubcontracting PlansOrganizational Conflict of InterestContractual ComplianceBusiness DevelopmentCompetitive AcquisitionsRegulated EnvironmentStakeholder CommunicationProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advanced contract administration and acquisition support for federal contracts and commercial agreements supporting federally sponsored programs
Support multiple client contracts and business initiatives as a key contractual resource
Partner with Business Development throughout competitive and sole-source federal acquisitions from proposal through award, transition, administration, and closeout
Independently manage and advise on contract, subcontract, and commercial agreement reviews and administration
Manage Statements of Work, modifications, contractual compliance, Small Business Subcontracting Plans, and Organizational Conflict of Interest mitigation plans
Draft, negotiate, review, and execute Non-Disclosure Agreements
Manage contractual deliverables, reporting, and CPARS activities
Conduct and advise on compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency requirements, and applicable commercial terms and conditions
Lead and coordinate contractual support for competitive and sole-source proposals
Perform solicitation and compliance reviews, representations and certifications, contract reviews, contractual risk assessments, proposal volume development, color team reviews, and post-award transitions
Manage client and supplier contractual communications and assigned contract administration initiatives
Provide contractual guidance to business and functional stakeholders
Conduct contractual and regulatory research
Identify and assess contractual and financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Support process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and compliance
Identify issues requiring escalation, recommend courses of action, and communicate contractual risks and business implications
Partner with Legal, Finance, Audit, Compliance, Procurement, Account Management, and Business Development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contract Management, Legal Studies, Communications, or a related field
5+ years of progressively responsible experience in contract administration, government contracting, procurement, or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience administering and advising on government and/or commercial contracts, subcontracts, procurement activities, proposals, and contract administration matters within a regulated environment
Strong working knowledge of federal government contracting principles, including FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency requirements
Experience supporting or leading competitive and sole-source acquisitions, including solicitation and compliance reviews, proposal volumes, compliance matrices, representations and certifications, contract reviews, risk assessments, negotiations, and submissions
Experience managing contract administration activities throughout the contract lifecycle, including award, modification, compliance, performance, transition, and closeout
Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering NDAs and other pre-award contractual agreements
Ability to analyze complex contractual requirements, identify contractual and financial risks, develop recommendations, and communicate business implications to stakeholders and leadership
NCMA or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) coursework or certifications beneficial, but not required
Strong analytical, organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated attention to detail and sound judgment
Effective written and verbal communication skills with internal stakeholders, leadership, external clients, and business partners
Ability to independently manage multiple complex assignments and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proactive approach to identifying contractual issues, developing solutions, and driving matters to resolution with appropriate escalation
Ability to collaborate and influence across functions without direct authority and contribute to process improvements, knowledge sharing, and development of less-experienced team members
Limited travel may be required
If working at home occasionally or permanently, cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement: onsite three days per week and virtual two days per week
Limited travel may be required
Equal employment opportunity protections
Reasonable accommodation support for the online application process
Tobacco-free policy
Smoking cessation program eligibility where applicable
Consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable ordinances